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October 5th, 2011  |  Published in Board Meetings, Minutes

Carol Stream Park District

Board of Commissioners

Special Meeting

August 29, 2011

7:00 PM

   
Call to Order The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
   
Roll Call/ Pledge of Allegiance Present:  Commissioners Bird, Jeffery, Sokolowski, Jaszka,  and Gramann

Absent: Commissioner Powers and Ullman

Commissioner Ullman arrived to the meeting at 7:03pm
   
Listening Post Rick Geiser, 796 Pawnee, Carol Stream

 

Thanked the Carol Stream Park Board on behalf of the 4th of July Committee for the financial donation, support, and many parade entries.

 

Commissioner Ullman arrived to the meeting at 7:03pm
   
Changes to the Agenda None
   
Action Items  
October Meeting Dates Commissioner Jeffery made a motion to add Tuesday, October 11 to the 2011 Carol Steam Park Board schedule of meetings, and to give public notice. Seconded by Commissioner Bird. Voice Vote taken. Motion passes 6-0-0.
   
Capital Improvement Program Update and Action
McCaslin Park Electrical Contract Commissioner Bird made a motion to approve the base bid from Richmond Electric Company in the amount of $567,000 for electrical work at McCaslin Park. Seconded by Commissioner Jaszka.

Board discussion ensued:

 

  • Applaud the number of bids received
  • Great that the awarded contract was under budget
  • Lights include poles; Wiring for paths, fields and lift station. No internal wiring for concession stand included.

Voice Vote taken. Motion passes 5-0-1. (Commissioner Gramann abstained from the vote)

 

Commissioner Jaszka made a motion not to accept alternates A1 ($7,000) for electrical service for the irrigation system, A3 and A6 ($2,600) wiring to future scoreboards, and,  A7 ($17,000) for Qualite Sports Lighting. Seconded by Commissioner Jeffery.

 

Board discussion ensued:

  • Electric conduit and wiring will extend to scoreboard locations and capped until boards are purchased.
  • Not sure how long alternates bid last. If under $20,000, no rebid necessary.
  • Scoreboard is to be bid later. Hoping for sponsors.

Voice Vote taken. Motion passes 5-0-1. (Commissioner Gramann abstained from the vote)
   
Request to Waive Village of Carol Stream Bond/Letter of Credit Board consensus is for staff will draft a letter of commitment for the President’s signature.
   
Recreation Performance Bond Alternatives Executive Director Biondo and PMO Ravanesi gave an overview of alternates to requiring performance bonds. Staff to continue to look into options and will follow up with the Board at a later date.
   
CIP Budget Priorities Board to forward suggestions to Executive Direction Biondo for summary to forward to all Commissioners for review
   
Discussion Items  
Legislation Proposal IAPD President and CEO Peter Murphy will get in touch with Senator John Millner to discuss proceeding on proposed legislative wording changes.
   
Adjournment Commissioner Bird  made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner              Jaszka. Voice vote taken. Motion passes 6-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:58pm

________________________

President

___________________________                                     Brenda Gramann

Secretary

Arnold J. Biondo

 

September 12, 2011

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